Conditions at Ozaki in January
January: The Winter Monsoon Bottleneck
January is locked in the heart of the northwest monsoon, with WNW winds blowing a combined 23.1% of the time and NW/NNW adding another 28.2%. On paper that offshore flow is exactly what Ozaki wants, but in practice it is frequently too strong, leaving only a 6% window of truly ideal conditions. The swell field is small, averaging just 0.6m (2ft) with an 8.6-second period, and most energy is a mix of ESE, SE and E directions that do hit the beach, but remain under 1m. You will mostly find grovelly 2ft waves, with occasional clean 2-3ft sets when a weakening low pressure system delivers a burst of longer-period SE swell. Air temperatures sit around 8.4°C with water at 18.9°C, making thick rubber the standard uniform.
Average Spot conditions at Ozaki in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ozaki during January. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Ozaki for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ozaki for January. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Ozaki.